...a tuneful, rhythmically sly twist on mainstream jazz... DownBeat Magazine « listen and buy »
photo by John Nichols
Rutz has a big, dark tone and a fluid ease to his phrasing that makes him seem relaxed even when unleashing a volley of 16th notes... DownBeat Magazine « listen and buy »
photo by John Nichols
Wonderful work from the Chicago scene – a timeless effort with titles that are Chicago and Illinois prairie-centric in theme – and compositions musically rich enough to touch on diverse strains of small combo jazz, from bluesy to bossa-steeped. Dusty Groove, Inc. « listen and buy »